ArtWorks mural no longer in Dayton's future

Supporters question council's decision

11:26 AM,
Jul. 19, 2013

Written by

Amanda Joering

An ArtWorks mural meant to capture the history of the City of Dayton is now just that, history.

By a 4 to 2 vote, Dayton City Council rejected the mural project, which had been approved by a 5 to 1 vote in March.

"A lot of people in this community are very disappointed by this decision," said resident Leslie Carr, a member of the city's Main Street Board. "This was an opportunity to bring more art and culture into Dayton, and now that opportunity has been missed." ...